The easiest way to reach Wagina is by plane to Kaghau Airport, Choiseul Province, from Honiara (currently twice a week).

From Kagau it takes about 45 – 60 minutes by outboard motor canoe to Wagina.

There are three villages in Wagina: Kukutin, Arariki and Nikumaroro.

The original resettlement in the 1930s was on alleged grounds of overcrowding, particularly on drought-prone islands in the southern Gilberts.

The second resettlement was on alleged grounds of the islands in the Phoenix group having harsh living conditions and also being prone to drought, although remoteness and costs falling on the colonial administration also played parts.